https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/apps/news/rss/schoolofmedicine/internal50 most recent storiesen-UScababfb7-3a7a-4d4a-8f9e-a94c13461577https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-offers-many-ways-to-get-involved-during-earth-weekJoin the WVU Tree Campus committee on April 20 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. for the Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony. A new tree will be planted on the Health Sciences Center Campus, near the memorial garden.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-17T12:06:00-04:00e0d60a9a-4051-49ae-be47-c064791ccaf8https://exlibris.lib.wvu.edu/news/2026/04/01/neal-museum-to-open-new-exhibit-with-ovgh-documentary-screeningJoin us on Saturday, May 9 at 5 p.m. in the Patteson Auditorium of Health Sciences Center North for an evening of film, history, and shared reflection about the people and places that shaped OVGH and OVMC.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-17T12:05:31-04:0055b1b653-325f-499c-a342-fd968a14e43ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-occupational-therapy-doctoral-program-capstone-presentations-set-for-april-30thDoctoral students in the West Virginia University Division of Occupational Therapy will be presenting their capstone projects on Thursday, April 30th, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the WVU Health Sciences Center South, room 1202 or via Zoom.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-16T10:33:04-04:006789fdb4-8f10-4538-a902-ee511822f708https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2026/04/13/faculty-staff-honored-for-excellence-in-advising?utm_source=e-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=faculty-staff&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen2690Each year, at the direction of the Office of the Provost, the Academic Advising Council selects honorees for the Nicholas Evans Awards for Advising Excellence in recognition of outstanding advising and mentoring provided by faculty and professional advisers at WVU.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-13T15:22:51-04:0092547e7b-ea03-4e6d-bcd5-b10ea67f2ae6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=breathe-restore-recover-at-bewell-s-monthly-wellness-event-april-15Join BeWell for a restorative wellness experience focused on holistic recovery at its monthly wellness event on from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 15 at the Health Sciences Center Pylons.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-14T09:17:13-04:00f320efff-a88e-4b40-a916-db886aaf50echttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=join-us-forfifth-annual-community-health-expo-april-26The West Virginia University Health Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA) Alumni and Ambassadors Association and Minorities Association of Pre-Healthcare Students (MAPS) will host the Fifth Annual Community Health and Wellness Expo on April 26 outside the WVU Student Recreation Center from 2 to 5 p.m.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-15T10:33:43-04:008a19008e-9785-41b1-bbfb-e6b87915495dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=in-memoriam-dr-ellen-elizabeth-hrabovskyDr. Ellen Elizabeth Hrabovsky passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Morgantown. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 21, 1943. She was the first child of the late Michael Hrabovsky and Mary Alice (O'Neill) Hrabovsky. Ellen's family lived near her grandparents, Lawrence and Agnes O'Neill. She dearly loved them, spending her early years on her grandparents' farm gave her love for the outdoors and animals.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-13T08:36:19-04:00dbd24a84-7d5e-4631-a9de-f75dfbc34283https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-dr-eid-to-give-presentation_0Alen Eid, M.D., will give a presentation for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, April 15, at 7 a.m.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-10T15:40:52-04:00a76bc844-2945-422a-81e2-234cd5bdc27ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-j-w-awori-hayanga-named-president-of-national-cardiothoracic-surgery-organizationWVU Heart and Vascular Institute clinical and research leader J.W. Awori Hayanga, MD, MPH, MHL, has been appointed president of the Association of Black Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (ABCTS), advancing the organization's mission to promote diversity, mentorship, and excellence in cardiothoracic surgery while improving care for underserved communities.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-10T09:33:44-04:0065261ff8-0da8-428b-8f7e-fe644dbf689chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=steps-hosts-app-critical-care-and-trauma-institute-boot-camp-to-strengthen-clinical-skills-and-patieThe West Virginia Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) program hosted the inaugural Critical Care and Trauma Institute (CCTI) Boot Camp. This 2-day foundational course was developed by CCTI leadership, Drs. Alison Wilson & Lisa Sinz, with multidisciplinary support from WVU faculty, the simulation specialists at STEPS and the WVU CCTI Fresh Tissue Laboratory. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-10T15:20:11-04:006bf1cdae-74dc-44bf-a2c8-9a4e36d900eehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wheeler-johnson-elected-as-district-director-of-mid-atlantic-athletic-trainers-associationJennifer Wheeler-Johnson, MS, ATC, assistant professor and director of clinical education for the Athletic Training program at the WVU School of Medicine, has been elected as the district director of the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers' Association (MAATA). Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-09T11:36:01-04:002be58b6a-33b5-4b0d-ae51-f9e3d8576f64https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=u-s-news-world-report-recognizes-wvu-health-professions-programs_0West Virginia University School of Medicine Health Professions programs appear in the latest rankings of graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report, making them the top-ranked programs of their kind in West Virginia. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-07T09:43:23-04:00dedbc7e0-567a-4f4e-b6a3-5da72cb514f1https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-hickman-to-give-presentation-on-advanced-care-planningSusan Hickman, Ph.D., will give a presentation on advanced care planning for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, April 10, at noon.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T16:03:15-04:006948acbb-e744-4d9c-9d11-6254c81f6e2ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-dr-shi-to-give-presentationMichael Shi, M.D., will give a presentation for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, April 8, at 7 a.m.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T15:31:37-04:007b704352-e369-4197-bb66-e929d775dcf7https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-groundbreaking-ceremony-shovel-on-display-inwilliam-neal-museumThe William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences recently acquired a ceremonial shovel from the groundbreaking ceremony of WVU's Medical Center on December 9, 1952.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-08T15:15:22-04:00ce606e2e-7e90-4abe-860a-8a6141492e8bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wellwvu-s-420-panel-slated-for-april-15The WVU community is invited to attend WELLWVU's seventh annual 420 Panel scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-08T15:14:58-04:00caab5aaa-9d5b-48d8-a079-f5fe7073e38bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=zoom-phone-transition-update-training-availableThe University's two-year project to move from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is in the final stretch. To support Health Sciences Center employees between now and July, Information Technology Services has coordinated two virtual training sessions and strongly encourages participation. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-07T12:39:01-04:00e7dc82b3-194d-41dd-a9c8-114a3e4f0c96https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-faculty-invited-to-2026-spring-faculty-meetingThe School of Medicine Spring Faculty Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 7 at 2 p.m. via Zoom. Attendance is important as the School of Medicine faculty will approve Class of 2026 graduates for the M.D. degree and all professional programs.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-01T16:00:46-04:00de5df034-2660-4fb4-a088-4c0d3889ea16https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=becomeproject-docc-parent-trainerInformation on how to become a Project DOCC Parent Trainer that works with WVU instructors and physicians to teach students by sharing your experiences as a parent of a child with special healthcare needs.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T12:20:35-04:002eb4ebb4-515a-4435-961f-7fd34d23c069https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-innews-wvu-team-to-lead-west-virginia-first-foundation-needs-assessment-surveyAt its first quarterly meeting of the year, the West Virginia First Foundation Board of Directors approved a new funding mechanism and introduced the Community Catalyst Grant, set to accept applications in June.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T09:18:25-04:000305f0a5-2391-415f-b6d2-47a0ebc32f20https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-drs-chen-and-clark-to-give-presentationsStephen Chen, M.D., and Forrest Clark, M.D., will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, April 1, at 7 a.m.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-30T14:50:19-04:007db8bf4a-239a-4b59-b544-e4dffe342753https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ipe-art-inpylons-slated-for-april-6The Art Therapy and Music Therapy programs at West Virginia University invite students, faculty, staff and the public to participate in stress-relieving crafts and music during Art at the Pylons, taking place on April 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Light snacks/refreshments will be available. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T09:17:49-04:000cf0ceb9-338b-4d76-a99c-176053c2ce90https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=graduate-student-appreciation-week-wellness-wednesday-on-april-8-will-feature-baby-bunniesTo celebrate Graduate Student Appreciation Week, Operation Blue Sky will sponsor a Wellness Wednesday event on April 8 in the HSC Pylons.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T09:17:26-04:00ba842c87-c2a2-499b-b0ee-50315e4b682dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hsc-day-atballparkWVU Athletics would love to invite you to Wagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark for the WVU Baseball game on May 1st against the Kansas State Wildcats. First Pitch is at 6:30 p.m. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:42:23-04:007076c695-c3eb-46ae-b39d-330529deea09https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=in-memoriam-thomas-h-covey-jr-mdThomas H. Covey, Jr. MD, age 90, of Morgantown passed away Friday March 20, 2026. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-30T10:39:54-04:00406fe21d-4025-4aa9-b633-2e8e30a72592https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=murray-to-be-honored-at-investiture-ceremonyThe West Virginia Health Sciences family is invited to join the School of Medicine in honoring Ann Marie Murray, M.D., as the Hubert A. & Hazel L. Shaffer Clinical Professorship in Neurology. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-30T10:19:17-04:008b3be5ba-226d-4dfc-9cf2-e1b11eb18710https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-orthopaedics-hostedreception-for-past-residents-and-fellowsThe WVU School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedics welcomed past residents and fellows to a special reception held March 4 at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, during the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-27T14:04:56-04:00fdcceb92-ccf0-44c3-a48b-6172a10ca31dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=blood-drive-planned-for-april-8-at-j-w-ruby-memorial-hospitalAn American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Wednesday, April 8, from 12-6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:42:44-04:0045417cdf-5c80-4926-93d8-a51b16ee3877https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=registration-open-for22nd-annual-hiv-in-west-virginia-conferenceRegistration is open for the 22nd Annual HIV in West Virginia Conference, taking place April 16–17, 2026, at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:43:04-04:0055ab214c-c92a-49c2-a9c5-c1b952ce9a49https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=sokos-to-be-honored-at-investiture-ceremonyThe West Virginia Health Sciences family is invited to join the School of Medicine in honoring George G. Sokos, D.O., FACC as the Abnash C. Jain Chair of Cardiology. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-24T10:50:03-04:0058a67df5-55ca-4d88-a905-9cbb120385d2https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=visual-sciences-cobre-seminar-series-dr-calvert-to-give-presentation-on-photoreceptors_0Peter Calvert, Ph.D., will give a presentation on photoreceptors for the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) Seminar Series on Friday, March 27, at noon.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-24T09:37:50-04:0058a67df5-55ca-4d88-a905-9cbb120385d2https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=visual-sciences-cobre-seminar-series-dr-calvert-to-give-presentation-on-photoreceptorsPeter Calvert, Ph.D., will give a presentation on photoreceptors for the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) Seminar Series on Friday, March 27, at noon.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-24T09:37:47-04:00d85f4186-c6f5-4fad-b5ec-c522d4bf212fhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-coakley-to-give-presentation-on-low-visionRebecca Coakley, MA, CLVT, will give a presentation on low vision for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, March 25, at 7 a.m.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-24T09:24:12-04:00c973e1e8-2070-4299-ab4e-d36cf7285b13https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=doctors-day-grab-and-go-breakfast-scheduled-for-march-25Bravo! will host a grab-and-go breakfast for doctors from 6:30-10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, in the Bruce McClymonds Conference Center. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:43:11-04:0028b11aee-d212-419a-bdff-cd158cc86e5ahttps://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2026/03/23/register-for-25live-trainings-at-health-sciences-centerThe Facilities Planning and Scheduling team will provide a 25Live training session from 2-3 p.m. April 8 at the Health Sciences Center, Room 2912.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:43:19-04:004cf5352c-eddf-4f30-b2b2-b8e1bc3b18b6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-sciences-community-invited-to-attend-screening-of-sight-unseen-documentaryThe WVU Eye Institute and the WVU Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences will host a screening of the documentary "Sight Unseen" on Wednesday, March 25, at 1:45 p.m. in the WVU Eye Institute Auditorium.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:40:28-04:0002c05f85-fc63-462f-8a12-d167bae0053bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-dhairya-lakhani-receives-2026-rra-new-investigator-awardPlease join us in congratulating Dhairya A. Lakhani, M.D.,Vice Chair of Clinical Research, Department of Neuroradiology, on being named the recipient of the 2026 New Investigator Award from the Radiology Research Alliance (RRA).Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-20T14:11:02-04:004942ff1b-2960-458e-81ed-3757a5312f2dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-launches-system-wide-task-force-to-drive-rural-health-transformation-efforts-across-fouThe national Rural Health Transformation Program continues to gain momentum, with annual allocations now approaching $200 million across all 50 states. This expanding investment underscores the growing urgency and opportunity to strengthen care delivery, improve access, and enhance long-term sustainability for rural communities.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:43:37-04:00f20bc1be-09bd-4f79-ba67-64d449ac6357https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wv-healthy-start-hapi-and-obgyn-dept-welcomed-120-families-at-annual-baby-and-me-dayThe West Virginia Healthy Start/HAPI (Helping Appalachian Parents and Infants) Project, housed within the West Virginia University School of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, hosted its annual Baby and Me Day community event on March 7 at Meadowbrook Mall. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-19T12:45:19-04:00875d0cbc-0360-4cbf-958f-fbd91c713040https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=register-forcontraceptive-interprofessional-workshop-by-april-8Join the Office of Interprofessional Education for a Contraceptive Workshop on April 22 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m in HSC-N G119A (on the ground floor past the HSC Bookstore). Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:43:57-04:000d9442f4-6e13-4a69-bbdd-38fa1eab91e8https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=utzman-elected-as-distinguished-fellow-in-national-academies-of-practice-physical-therapy-academyRalph R. Utzman, PT, MPH, Ph.D., professor and director of clinical education for the Division of Physical Therapy at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, has been elected as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) in the Physical Therapy Academy. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-18T13:03:27-04:00d0b44968-8c17-404f-94fb-5a2815f881e4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=steam-outage-to-occur-on-friday-march-20-and-saturday-march-21There will be a planned 24-hour steam outage from 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20 until 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21 to make repairs to incoming steam lines on the WVU HSC Campus.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:44:06-04:00ee573556-6826-4145-b76d-f2506755fdcehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=little-hands-big-curiosities-highlights-child-safety-during-national-poison-prevention-weekIn recognition of National Poison Prevention Week (March 15-21, 2026), the West Virginia Poison Center is launching its statewide awareness campaign, "Little Hands, Big Curiosities," to help West Virginia families protect children from poison exposures.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:44:17-04:001deb773b-2d36-4d36-b32b-5183547b48e8https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-greenberg-to-give-presentation-on-teaching-strategiesLarrie Greenberg, M.D., will give a presentation on teaching strategies for the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, March 27, at noon.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-17T13:13:06-04:00c580a960-3cda-4d3f-b521-f6f374509493https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-dr-gigantelli-to-give-presentation-on-oculoplasticsJames Gigantelli, M.D., FACS, will give a presentation on oculoplastics for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, March 18, at 7 a.m.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-17T09:44:50-04:003e70f034-f9ef-407f-9b18-c40436ece75dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=music-in-pylons-slated-for-march-30West Virginia University's Operation Blue Sky will host Music in the Pylons on March 30 at 12 p.m. Musical duo "Key to Adam" will play for students, facutly, staff and the public.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:44:23-04:00e974c49b-2ab6-409a-9439-af9802dd2acfhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ipe-month-health-fair-to-take-place-april-1The Office of Interprofessional Education (IPE) will host the IPE Month Health Fair on Wednesday, April 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:40:52-04:005acc46cc-7801-443a-8123-6dca74717d3ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=beyondfeed-healthcare-marketing-leaders-join-school-of-public-health-administrative-grand-rounds-to-WVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and the WVU Graduate Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds titled "Employing Social Media to Build Customer Satisfaction and Community Outreach" on Friday, April 10, 2026, from noon to 1:30 p.m. ET.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:44:59-04:008c88c845-368b-4115-be2e-0db75fa0047ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ready-set-action-wvu-school-of-public-health-to-celebrate-national-public-health-weekThe WVU School of Public Health encourages everyone to join in with students, faculty, and staff to celebrate with a series of events, April 6-12, focused on advocacy and community engagement. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-14T15:44:33-04:0001c6cfc3-3a90-4316-8bb1-b6d5f05aca93https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=savedate-mountain-state-conference-on-disabilities-returns-april-15-17-2027Save the date info for the Mountain State Conference on Disabilities taking place April 15-17, 2027 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-17T09:54:06-04:00